EPISODE · Apr 22, 2021 · 36 MIN
Mixed reactions to George Floyd trial outcome
from African Dialogue · host Channel Africa
The guilty verdict of former police officer, Derek Chauvin, has sparked mixed reactions around the world. However, most people say that it is a monumental moment for the United States of America. Chauvin was found guilty of murder over the death of African-American George Floyd on a Minneapolis street last year. He was filmed kneeling on Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes during his arrest. The widely watched footage sparked worldwide protests against racism and excessive use of force by police. Chauvin was found guilty on three charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter. To assist us on this we are joined by Sanusha Naaidu from the Institute for Global Dialogue and Professor Tim Murithi, Head of Peacebuilding Initiatives at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation and an Extra-ordinary Professor of African Studies at the University of the Free State, listen…
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